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Gentle and Flexible 3D Imaging of Biological and Cleared Samples
For 3D imaging of biological samples, light sheet microscopy is a powerful and sensitive tool allowing you to measure (sub)cellular dynamics over long periods of time. Meanwhile, confocal microscopy,…
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Improving Ergonomics With a Dental Microscope
Here, we show you how Dr. David Blanc, a dental surgeon and ergonomics consultant, improves physical comfort using a dental microscope with ultra-low binoculars. Through optimized ergonomics, Dr.…
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Find Relevant Specimen Details from Overviews
Switch from searching image by image to seeing the full overview of samples quickly and identifying the important specimen details instantly with confocal microscopy. Use that knowledge to set up…
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The Potential of Coherent Raman Scattering Microscopy at a Glance
Coherent Raman scattering microscopy (CRS) is a powerful approach for label-free, chemically specific imaging. It is based on the characteristic intrinsic vibrational contrast of molecules in the…
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Simplifying Complex Fluorescence Multiwell Plate Assays
Apoptosis, or programmed cell death, occurs during organism embryo development to eliminate unwanted cells and during healing in adults to rid the body of damaged cells and help prevent cancer.…
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Efficient Long-term Time-lapse Microscopy
When doing time-lapse microscopy experiments with spheroids, there are certain challenges which can arise. As the experiments can last for several days, prolonged sample survival must be achieved…
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Factors for Selecting Clinical Microscopes
If you are considering the purchase of new clinical microscopes for yourself or your team, you will think about many options, vendors, and microscope models. Here are some tips to help you come to the…
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Clinical Microscopy: Considerations on Camera Selection
The need for images in pathology laboratories has significantly increased over the past few years, be it in histopathology, cytology, hematology, clinical microbiology, or other applications. They…
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Free Flap Procedures in Oncological Reconstructive Surgery
Free flap surgery is considered the gold standard for breast, head and neck reconstructions for cancer patients. These procedures, which enable functional and aesthetic rehabilitation, can be quite…